2021 Map of Ward

About this map

The settlement of Ward serves as a central point in this landscape where Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties converge within the Apalachicola National Forest. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Ochlockonee River, which forms a significant natural boundary and is paralleled by the Lower Ochlockonee River State Trail. This area is a complex network of wetlands and drainage systems, featuring numerous creeks like Yellow Jacket Creek and High Hill Creek, alongside distinct water bodies such as Round Pond and Long Pond. The presence of Rhodes Springs and the topographic rise at Rock Bluff highlights the varied hydrography of the Florida panhandle. A network of forest roads and local routes, including Smith Creek Road and Chason Road, provides access through the dense woodland and across the West Branch Sopchoppy River.